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Serving Heroic Women with the Sisters of LifeSister Marie Veritas, SV is a member of the Sisters of Life, a community of women religious who, in addition to the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, vow to protect and enhance the sacredness of every human life. Originally...Posted: May-11-2026 -
Pope Leo Celebrates First Year as Pope – Q&A with Cardinal LeoTo mark the one-year anniversary of Pope Leo XIV’s election on May 8, His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo shared his reflections on our first North American Pope with The Catholic Register. Please see highlights below. Heavenly Father...Posted: May-07-2026 -
National Family and Life Week Reminds Us that God is with Us AlwaysNational Family and Life Week is taking place from May 10 to 17, centering on the theme “I am with you always” (Matthew 28:20). Below, Michelle Dabrowski, Director of the Office for Family and Life at the...Posted: May-05-2026 -
How to be Marian in our Daily LivesAs we celebrate the month of Mary, Dr. Josephine Lombardi, Academic Dean of St. Augustine’s Seminary and Associate Professor of Systematic and Pastoral Theology, reflects on ways that we can all be Marian Successors – one who stands...Posted: May-01-2026 -
Parish 2026 Summer Camp Offerings for Children Sets New All-Time High2026 is poised to be another record-breaking summer filled with opportunities for children to spend time at parish summer camps offered throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto. As of April 23, 2026, 59 separate parishes have committed to offering daily...Posted: Apr-24-2026 -
ShareLife is More than a CollectionIt's about bringing the Gospel to life. This article originally appeared in the March 15, 2026 edition of The Catholic Register in recognition of ShareLife’s 50th anniversary. It was in January 2005 that I began my...Posted: Mar-13-2026 -
REST: Inter-Chaplaincy Retreat 2026Come away and rest for a while (Mark 6:31). REST was the theme of the annual inter-chaplaincy retreat, which was held on February 20-22 at Cedar Glen YMCA Outdoor Education Centre in Schomberg, Ont. Students from all...Posted: Mar-12-2026 -
Dancing the WalkForty years ago, Fr. Gianni Carparelli started the Caritas School of Life, to help those battling addiction through a therapeutic community approach. Below, he reflects on the organization’s impact in light of releasing a new book on his...Posted: Mar-03-2026 -
World Day of the Sick 2026 – The Compassion of the SamaritanIn light of the World Day of the Sick on Wednesday, February 11, Saulina Amaral, Diocesan Coordinator of the Ministries of Care, reflects on the local initiatives making an impact in the Archdiocese of Toronto. 1. What is the World...Posted: Feb-05-2026 -
Building Campaign Update (January 2026)In support of the on-going construction at the front of the church, the St. Boniface Finance Council is targeting to raise $120,000. This campaign will run till the end of January, 2026. If you still wish to donate...Posted: Jan-25-2026 -
BUILDING FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGNIn support of the on-going construction at the front of the church, the St. Boniface Finance Council is targeting to raise $120,000. To-date, we have raised a total of $81,595. This campaign will run till the...Posted: Jan-18-2026
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Baptism Calls us to an Identity and a MissionIn light of the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord this Sunday, January 11, Fr. Jude Xavier, Pastor at St. Margaret Mary Parish, reflects on the enduring significance of baptism. Baptism is often remembered as a moment from our...Posted: Jan-09-2026 -
Building Fundraising Campaign UpdateIn support of the on-going construction at the front of the church, the St. Boniface Finance Council is targeting to raise $120,000. Todate, we have raised a total of $65,530. This campaign will run till the end...Posted: Jan-05-2026
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Jubilee of Prisoners: Building a Community of HopeThe Friends of Dismas, named for the “good thief” who was crucified alongside Jesus, is an organization that assists former prisoners by offering them material assistance and community. Deacon Kevin Daudlin, coordinator of the Toronto Dismas Fellowships, reflects...Posted: Dec-11-2025 -
Seeing Further in the DarknessI am living in darkness. I wake up to darkness, go to work, come home and go to sleep in the dark. During this time of year, I am reminded of how deeply human it is to long for light...Posted: Dec-10-2025 -
Praying for Unity: Week of Prayer for Christian Unity – January 18–25, 2026The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is an ecumenical celebration that happens annually from January 18 to 25. For over a century during that week, Christians from all over the world have been praying for healing, reconciliation and the...Posted: Nov-24-2025 -
Building Fundraising CampaignIn support of the on-going construction at the front of the church, the St. Boniface Parish Finance Council is targeting to raise $120,000. Therefore, on November 22, 2025, we are launching the BUY A BRICK BUILDING FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN...Posted: Nov-17-2025
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Faith and Fitness Initiative Expands to Volleyball TournamentOn Nov. 7, young adults gathered at St. Gregory’s Parish in Oshawa for a new Faith and Fitness event centred around volleyball. From hiking and rock climbing to Muay Thai and now volleyball, Faith and Fitness, an initiative...Posted: Nov-17-2025 -
Building Up the FaithIn light of the annual Shepherds' Trust collection for retired priests taking place this weekend (Nov. 15/16), here's a look at how Msgr. Michael Busch's vocation of bringing to life beautiful churches helps to inspire faith. ...Posted: Nov-12-2025 -
Shining a Light on Persecuted Christians this Red Wednesday – November 19Evellyne Lemos is the Ontario Sub-Office Coordinator for Aid to the Church in Need Canada. Below, she reflects on the significance of the upcoming Red Wednesday taking place on Nov. 19. 1. Why was Red Wednesday established in 2016...Posted: Nov-04-2025
